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All in the Family (Posted on 2008-05-26) Difficulty: 1 of 5

A man was so bothered by his wife's mother and brother that he opted for divorce. He remarries another woman, only to discover that his mother-in-law and brother-in-law remain the same. Seeking relief, he divorces once again, this time resolving to stay single. Nonetheless, he has the same brother-in-law.

How is this possible?

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Solution Answer Comment 10 of 10 |
First, he married his wife's sister. Then, his sister married his wife's brother.


  Posted by Math Man on 2013-11-10 11:36:41
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